A Helping Hand in Tough Times: Medical Resources for Those in Need
Federal, State and Private Programs
You may not be aware of these programs or may not realize that they may qualify for help.
• Medicare, the nation's health insurance program for the elderly and qualifying disabled individuals
• Medicaid, a federal-state means-tested health insurance program
• SCHIP-- State Children's Health Insurance Program, a state-federal program offering health insurance to qualifying children, young adults, and some adults www.floridakidcare.org
Private Sector Programs
Most pharmaceutical companies offer free or reduced cost prescription drugs to qualified consumers.
• Partnership for Prescription Assistance: A pharmaceutical-industry-sponsored service that offers a single point of access to more than 475 patient assistance programs, including over 180 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. Call toll-free 1-888-4PPA-NOW or visit http://www.pparx.org/ (Click "Get Help Now" to access the database).
• Together Rx Access: A prescription savings program sponsored by 10 pharmaceutical companies. It provides savings on more than 275 brand-name prescription products at the pharmacy counter to eligible patients without prescription coverage. Call toll-free 800-444-4106 or visit www.togetherRxAccess.com.
• Medicare: Their website allows seniors to find Medicare prescription drug plans that cover the drugs they require at http://formularyfinder.medicare.gov/formularyfinder/selectstate.asp.
• Pfizer MAINTAIN or Helpful Answers Programs: Programs to help people recently unemployed or without prescription coverage who are currently using Pfizer medicines. These programs may be reached through Pfizer Helpful Answers, a joint program of Pfizer Inc. and the Pfizer Patient Assistance Foundation. Call toll-free 1-866-706-2400 or visit www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com.
• Free Prescription Drug Discount Card: 1-877-321-1652
Brevard County – contact Tammy Harris to get a card: 321-633-2007
Indian River County: 772-567-8900
Familywize Discount Prescription Program
c/o United Way Center
1836 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
www.familywize.com
Local Medical Clinics and Community Health Centers
This facilities offer reduced cost, or even free primary care medical treatments for under and un-insured Americans. Many constituents do not realize these clinics are available as alternatives to visiting the ER for non-emergency medical issues.
Brevard County
Health Care
Brevard County Health Dept. (some dental pro bono): 321-637-7300
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/chdBrevard/
Melbourne Clinic: 321-726-2920
2275 S. Babcock Street
Melbourne, FL 32901
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Viera Clinic: 321-639-5800
2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,
Viera, FL 32940
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Brevard Health Alliance - Health care and dental services for indigent persons
http://www.health-first.org/hospitals_services/brevard_health_alliance.cfm
Cocoa Clinic: 321-639-5177
15 Rosa L. Jones Drive
Cocoa, FL 32922
BHA Monroe Center: 321-633-6391
705 Blake Ave. Building G
Cocoa, FL 32922
Melbourne Clinic: 321-733-2021
17 Silver Palm Ave.
Melbourne, FL 32901
Palm Bay Family Practice: 321-722-5959
5270 Babcock Street NE Suite 1
Palm Bay, FL 32905
Palm Bay Pediatrics: 321-676-5996
5270 Babcock Street NE Suite 3
Palm Bay, FL 32905
Indian River County
Indian River County Health Department www.myirchd.com
First Stop Center: 772-794-7400
1900 27th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Gifford Health Center: 772-770-5151
4675 28th Court
Vero Beach, FL 32967
Hours Of Operation for Both Clinics:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch from Noon –1:00 p.m.
Treasure Coast Community Health Centers
Pediatrics, adolescent, family medicine; dental; physicals and immunizations; accepting Medicaid and Medicare http://www.fachc.org/center-info.php?id=209
North (Fellsmere) – main office: 772-257-8824
12196 CR 512
Fellsmere, FL 32948
Hours Of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Central (Vero Beach): 772- 778-4780
777 387h Street
Suite D-103
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Hours Of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
South Vero: 772-257-8824
1545 9th St. SW
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(On Oslo Road – 1 ½ miles West of US 1)
Hours Of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00am – 4:30 p.m.
Other Kinds of Support
The following resources may not provide money for medical bills or pay off medical debts, but they can provide other kinds of support that may help you during a difficult time.
• HHS Information and Hotline Directory, guide to dozens of hotlines and websites offering free medical information and referrals.
• Nutrition Assistance Programs, food stamps, school lunches, and other programs.
• State Unemployment Insurance Benefits, if the medical condition has caused unemployment.
• State TANF Directors and State Human Services Administrators, to find out about qualifying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
• GovBenefits.gov, eligibility information for a wide range of federal and state government benefit programs.
